LFO
Kelafo
Ethiopia
14,314 km
8,894 miles
SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
Distance
14,314 km
8,894 mi / 7,729 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

LFO SLC
Airport Name Kelafo East Airport Salt Lake City International Airport
IATA Code LFO SLC
ICAO Code HAKL KSLC
City Kelafo Salt Lake City
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Denver
Elevation 1,730 ft 4,231 ft
Coordinates 5.660000, 44.350000 40.790000, -111.980000

Kelafo (LFO) to Salt Lake City (SLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kelafo East Airport (LFO) in Kelafo, Ethiopia to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States is 14,314 kilometers (8,894 miles / 7,729 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:16 in Kelafo, it's 17:16 in Salt Lake City. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,501 feet between the two airports. Salt Lake City International Airport sits higher than Kelafo East Airport.

The return flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Kelafo (LFO) follows a heading of 31° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kelafo East Airport (LFO) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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